Type | Daily newspaper |
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Owner(s) | Mas Presse |
Founded | 1925 |
Language | French |
Ceased publication | 1972 |
Headquarters | Casablanca |
OCLC number | 35359124 |
Le Petit Marocain was a daily publication founded during the protectorate era in Morocco [1] and the predecessor publication of Le Matin .
Le Petit Marocain was founded in 1925 [2] and was based in Casablanca. [3] The paper belonged to the company Mas Presse, which was controlled by French nationals Pierre Mas and Yves Mas. [4] [5] Its editorial line was ultra-colonialist, and it actively sought the promotion of the colonial policies of France in the country and it notably supported the Vichy government and the deposition and exile of Mohammed V. [4]
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